City of Saskatoon launches Environmental Grant Program in Canada

Deadline: 7-Feb-25

The City of Saskatoon has launched the Environmental Grant Program.

Categories

• To be eligible for the environmental component, activities must meet a demonstrated community need that is supported by the City and relate to one or more of the following categories:
  • protection and enhancement of Saskatoon’s green network;
    • the green network is Saskatoon’s collection of green infrastructure including natural areas, wetlands, green spaces (such as parks and gardens), trees, urban agriculture, and built features like green roofs.
  • conservation of natural resources;
  • conservation and protection of the water resources;
  • improve energy efficiency and reduce water use in buildings, operations, and activities (e.g., renovations to existing facilities);
  • reduction of waste going to landfills;
  • active transportation;
  • environmental communications, research and education that support the City’s environmental goals.

Funding Information

• Funding requests should not exceed $10,000.

Eligible Projects

• Priority will be given to:
  • projects rather than operational funding;
  • partnerships that involve more than one group;
  • projects that have a broad (e.g., city-wide) rather than a limited (e.g., neighbourhood) impact; and
  • projects completed in the year funding is awarded.

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for support, your organization must:
  • Be registered under one of the following categories and comply with its provisions:
  • the Non-profit Corporations Act of the Province of Saskatchewan
  • the Co-operative Act of the Province of Saskatchewan
  • charitable status regulations of the Canada Revenue Agency
• Serve the needs of Saskatoon residents and preferably have membership that resides within the geographical boundaries of the city. A national or provincial parent body of a local branch may qualify for funding provided the application relates to a program that specifically targets Saskatoon.
• Applicants must have a minimum of $2,000,000 liability and participant insurance

Ineligibility Criteria

• Community groups that exist primarily for political or sectarian purposes.
• Community groups providing third-party funding that exist for the primary purpose of fundraising or providing assistance to other groups.

For more information, visit City of Saskatoon.